Mumbai University Issues Circular Prohibiting Campus Protests Without Permission, Student Organisations Cry Foul
Musab Qazi | 26 September 2024 | Free Press Journal
Mumbai: A new directive issued by the University of Mumbai (MU) bars individuals and organisations from calling meetings, protests, hunger strikes, rallies or gatherings without prior permission at any of its campuses.
The prohibitory circular was issued last week by the varsity’s vigilance and disaster management cell following a decision taken by the varsity’s management council at its September 12 meeting. While the university said that the directive was aimed at avoiding any untoward incident and to ensure security, student organisations have reacted sharply, claiming that it was being done to muzzle their voices….